Arctic (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, Arctic is a drama film directed by Joe Penna, running about 98 minutes. “Survival is the only option” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man stranded in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost and he must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or embark on a deadly trek through the unknown for potential salvation.
Who’s in it. Arctic stars Mads Mikkelsen as H. Overgård, Maria Thelma Smáradóttir as Young Woman and Tintrinai Thikhasuk as Helicopter Pilot.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Arctic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arctic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arctic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arctic (2018)?
- In US, Arctic is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Arctic worth watching?
- Arctic holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arctic?
- Arctic stars Mads Mikkelsen, Maria Thelma Smáradóttir and Tintrinai Thikhasuk.
- When was Arctic released?
- Arctic was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.